Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 22 — A resolution to declare February 2025 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

A resolution to declare February 2025 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill, HR 22, includes additional language that highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating the identities and cultures within the African diaspora. It also recognizes Dr. Carter G. Woodson's critical role in establishing a national observance of black history, which has evolved into a month-long celebration. These changes emphasize the significance of acknowledging both the contributions of Black Americans and the injustices they have faced, making the resolution more comprehensive and impactful. This matters because it enhances the call for education and awareness about Black history, promoting greater recognition and respect for the contributions of African Americans in shaping the nation.

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O'Neal offered the following resolution:
O'Neal, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Linting, MacDonell, Morgan, Myers-Phillips, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Schuette, Snyder, Weiss, Wilson, Witwer, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, As a result of the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the burdens of racial prejudice and explore, understand and appreciate the identities and cultures across and within the African diaspora;
and Whereas, As a result of the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the burdens of racial prejudice and explore, Black History M 25H_HR22_AA_1 it86ym 1 understand and appreciate the identities and cultures across and within the African diaspora;
Woodson, who Black History M 25H_HR0022_INTR_1 zq93p0 1 organized a national Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history, evolving into a month-long celebration of black progress and power;
Woodson, who organized a national Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history, evolving into a month-long celebration of black progress and power;
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Action History

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 22 do?
A resolution to declare February 2025 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 22?
HR 22 is sponsored by Amos O'Neal (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 22?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 22?
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